The annual Pitri Paksha (Sixteen-Day Shraddha) observance, which starts from the first day of the waning moon in the month of Ashwin, formally began today (Monday). Devotees offered prayers and rituals at the Pashupatinath Temple and various other shrines across the country.
Pitri Paksha, also known as Sixteen-Day Shraddha, continues from Ashwin Krishna Pratipada to Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, during which offerings such as tarpan, pinda, and sidda-daan are made to honor deceased ancestors. According to Hindu belief, performing these rituals not only fulfills one’s duty towards ancestors but also frees individuals from pitri rin (ancestral debt).
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